Automobile pet bed construction

Abstract

A sling construction in the form of a hammock includes a number of panels stitched together in the form of an open top container for placement in the back seat of a motor vehicle to protect the interior of the vehicle and to further protect animals within the sling construction. An alternate embodiment is in the form of a cradle which includes permanent and removable stiffening elements as well as loops and straps for attachment in a vehicle seat.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This is a continuation in part application of application Ser. No. 10 / 832,545 filed Apr. 27, 2004 entitled “Automobile Pet Bed Construction” which is incorporated herewith by reference and for which priority is claimed. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In a principal aspect the present invention relates to a sling or hammock and seat constructions for maintaining a pet safely on a vehicle seat, particularly the back seat behind a driver and passenger. [0003] When traveling with a pet, particularly a pet that may be large or sheds fur, placement of the pet in the back seat of a vehicle often results in rendering the back seat untidy and unclean. Fur which has been shed and dirt from the animal may result in making the back seat, as well as the front seat, unsuitable or unusable by a subsequent passenger. Additionally, if a pet is placed in a seat a vehicle, the pet may be thrown forward and injured in the event of a sudden stop. [0004] ...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] The sling construction is generally made from a comfortable, flexible material which provides a safety compartment for the animal retained therein. Various straps attach the sling construction to the seat and to the body of the vehicle. Additionally, by providing openings in the bottom of the sling construction, seatbelts may be fitted through the sling construction to enable use by human passengers without necessitating total removal of the sling construction from the back seat. Various alternative strap and attachment assemblies are also available to enhance the utility of the sling construction.

[0016] Another object of the invention is to provide a pet bed construction which is easy to use, economical, easy to clean, and easy to install and remove from a vehicle.

Problems solved by technology

When traveling with a pet, particularly a pet that may be large or sheds fur, placement of the pet in the back seat of a vehicle often results in rendering the back seat untidy and unclean.

Fur which has been shed and dirt from the animal may result in making the back seat, as well as the front seat, unsuitable or unusable by a subsequent passenger.

Additionally, if a pet is placed in a seat a vehicle, the pet may be thrown forward and injured in the event of a sudden stop.

Merely attaching the pet to a safety belt by means of a leash may not be appropriate or safe.

Retaining the pet in a seatbelt will, of course, not be feasible.

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